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Dual MS Climate and MS Journalism at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

This dual degree awards both the MS in Climate and the MS in Journalism from the Columbia Journalism School. It combines climate science and solutions with reporting and storytelling skills to translate climate information into evidence-based narratives.

Faculty: Columbia Climate School  |  Department: MS in Climate dual degree  |  Duration: Four semesters, 71 credits (34 in MS Climate, 37 in MS Journalism)  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Students begin at the Climate School for an immersive year of climate courses, complete a summer practicum, and integrate that knowledge into their studies at the Journalism School in the second year.

Career pathways

Climate or environmental reporter, data journalist, climate communicator, multimedia climate storyteller, and roles in government agencies, research institutions, nonprofits, think tanks, foundations and corporate sustainability teams.

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Entry requirements

MS in Climate (Columbia Climate School): applicants must hold the equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from an accredited institution before matriculation, with some previous coursework or professional experience in natural and/or social sciences related to their area of interest. Application: statement of purpose, transcripts, CV/resume, two letters of recommendation (one academic), TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores for international students, and application fee. At least one college-level calculus course and one statistics course are recommended but not a formal prerequisite. Fall 2027 deadlines: priority January 15, 2027; final March 1, 2027. No GRE requirement is listed.

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Intake: Fall

Duration: Four semesters, 71 credits (34 in MS Climate, 37 in MS Journalism)

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